Honeywell MU-KFTA30 Field Termination Assembly Cable

Configured for multi-channel field signal interconnection and data routing in Honeywell TDC 3000 and TPS platforms, the Honeywell 51197595-300 (MU-KFTA30 Field Termination Assembly Cable) provides direct physical/electrical execution.

Hardware Specifications

Channel-to-Channel Isolation & 4-20 mA Loop Integration

The 30-meter cable assembly provides structured multi-conductor routing between field termination boards and process I/O cards. Designed to operate parallel to 4-20 mA HART loop protocol architectures and RS485 communication lines, the continuous internal shielding structure attenuates ambient high-frequency noise. Channel-to-channel isolation limits mutual capacitance coupling and mitigates ground loop potential across extended analog signal runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the MU-KFTA30 cable assembly consume active power from the controller rack?

A: No. The MU-KFTA30 functions as a passive physical interconnect assembly carrying 24 VDC supply lines and signal pathways without internal power consumption.

Q: Can the 30-meter cable length be cut and re-terminated in the field?

A: Field cutting or hand-crimping of pre-terminated connectors is not recommended, as altering factory soldered pin connections disrupts line impedance and shield continuity.

Q: Is propagation delay affected over the full 30-meter cable run?

A: System timing and signal attenuation parameters are factory-validated for the 30-meter physical length, keeping propagation delays within standard DCS bus tolerances.

Field Installation Guidelines

• Align plug orientation keys carefully prior to seating connectors into field termination boards or I/O modules to prevent pin damage.
• Maintain recommended minimum bend radii along the entire cable route to preserve conductor geometry and shielding layer integrity.
• Lay signal extension cables in low-voltage instrument trays separate from high-voltage AC lines and variable frequency drive outputs.
• Terminate shield drain wires directly to the central system instrumentation grounding bar per factory engineering standards.
• Secure mechanical strain relief clamps at panel entry points to prevent physical tension on connector pins.